Chapter 197 – Erotic Battle (6)
I missed out on the bounty and my reputation, and now the dead guy has come back to block my path again?
If I had known this would happen, I would have prepared for it.
That son of a bitch.
As I cursed silently in my mind, a sudden thought crossed my mind, causing me to pause.
“Wait a minute.”
Sura Bloodline was undoubtedly a formidable opponent. He had reached the pinnacle of maturity and had a unique messy fighting style.
In addition, he was physically strong and had a ferocious fighting spirit that grew stronger the longer he fought.
Now that he had become a gangster, he would be even more difficult to deal with.
However, it wasn’t just Sura Bloodline who had become stronger.
Although it was just the beginning, I had also reached the pinnacle of maturity, and Samamaeng was in good physical condition without any injuries, unlike before.
Isn’t this enough to give it a try?
Samamaeng seemed to have thought the same thing and raised the corners of his mouth slightly.
“Master. Last time, I showed you such an ugly side. Will you give me a chance to make up for it?”
“Hey. I’ve never been disappointed in you, Samamaeng.”
“Hehe. Master, you always say nice things even in times like this. Okay. Let’s fight together. Like we did back then.”
The battle plan was the same as before. I would face Sura Bloodline, and Samamaeng would take advantage of the opportunity to aim for his head.
Without saying a word, Samamaeng and I pounded the ground at our own pace.
The first to strike was me.
With ash-colored energy swirling around me, I swung my axe like lightning, clashing with Sura Bloodline’s sword, which carried the weight of Mount Tai.
“Tsuahhh!”
Clang!
The axe stopped abruptly with a sound like an exploding shell. He had definitely become stronger since becoming a gangster.
However, it was still worth a try.
I had gained all the insights I could while reaching the pinnacle of maturity, and I had also been able to wield my sword better than ever before.
So, I had to win since Samamaeng was with me.
“Haat!”
In the brief moment when the sword and the axe collided, Samamaeng’s water sword shot straight towards Sura Bloodline’s head.
Crash!
I barely managed to avoid Samamaeng’s sword piercing my neck, but it still grazed me.
Sura Bloodline’s neck was torn about a third of the way, but under normal circumstances, it would have quickly led to a fountain of blood and death… but this was not a fatal wound for a dead gangster.
After a few spurts of rotten blood, it stopped flowing altogether. Although his neck was still torn, he could still move without any problems.
“Tsk.”
Chapter 197 – Erotic Battle (6)
This is getting really annoying.
I clicked my tongue lightly and swung my sword at Sura Bloodline again.
Aiming for his head from above, his thighs from below, a diagonal slash targeting his back while turning to the side, and a thrust towards his weakened waist due to his carelessness in looking back.
Clang! Crash! Clang!
The sound of metal clashing, the fragments of flying swords, and the increasing wounds on Sura Bloodline’s body.
Samamaeng seemed to have changed his strategy completely and aimed for Sura Bloodline’s arms and legs every time he managed to block my attacks.
After more than twenty exchanges, Samamaeng’s tactics finally paid off.
His palm sliced through one of Sura Bloodline’s arms, even though he had strengthened his bones with various drugs and magic. If one arm was broken, the force behind his axe would naturally weaken.
Kaboom!
Perhaps due to the reduced impact, instead of the deafening noise that had been heard so far, a painful metallic sound echoed.
And unable to withstand the impact, Sura Bloodline’s arms were pushed back.
I aimed my sword at his exposed upper body and thrust it in with a flurry of blows.
Of all the martial arts I could use, this was the fastest and most sophisticated.
The unshaken tip of my sword pierced Sura Bloodline’s forehead precisely, and at the same time, Samamaeng’s fist struck his lower body.
Bang!
The head shattered cleanly, without the need for a confirmation kill.
“Phew… I was lucky. If that fiery wild boar’s martial arts had been fully unleashed, it would have been a bit difficult…”
“Oh? My thoughts are a bit different. Sura Bloodline’s martial arts are a type that gradually becomes stronger only by swinging his axe continuously. However, since you have become strong enough to completely block each of his attacks, it was impossible for him to unleash his full power from the beginning.”
“Ah.”
Come to think of it, that’s right. Even against a gangster like Sura Bloodline, I was able to exert my full strength without being overwhelmed.
I could easily break his continuous attacks.
After reaching the pinnacle of maturity, I had only practiced sparring and had not experienced any real battles, which caused a slight gap in my perception.
The martial art of the Lingering Spirit was originally a martial art that allowed one to face strong opponents beyond their own level.
The walls of the Hwagyeong and the Ganggi were too high, so even if I used the Lingering Spirit as my main martial art, I couldn’t reach them… but it was a different story within the same pinnacle.
The footwork of the Lingering Spirit had lifted me up to a level that matched my full maturity.
To be honest, even after coming this far, there were times when I was bewildered as to why I was here among the elders and experts.
But now, I knew the answer.
Chapter 197 – Erotic Battle (6)
This is getting really annoying.
I clicked my tongue lightly and swung my sword at Sura Bloodline again.
Aiming for his head from above, his thighs from below, a diagonal slash targeting his back while turning to the side, and a thrust towards his weakened waist due to his carelessness in looking back.
Clang! Crash! Clang!
The sound of metal clashing, the fragments of flying swords, and the increasing wounds on Sura Bloodline’s body.
Samamaeng seemed to have changed his strategy completely and aimed for Sura Bloodline’s arms and legs every time he managed to block my attacks.
After more than twenty exchanges, Samamaeng’s tactics finally paid off.
His palm sliced through one of Sura Bloodline’s arms, even though he had strengthened his bones with various drugs and magic. If one arm was broken, the force behind his axe would naturally weaken.
Kaboom!
Perhaps due to the reduced impact, instead of the deafening noise that had been heard so far, a painful metallic sound echoed.
And unable to withstand the impact, Sura Bloodline’s arms were pushed back.
I aimed my sword at his exposed upper body and thrust it in with a flurry of blows.
Of all the martial arts I could use, this was the fastest and most sophisticated.
The unshaken tip of my sword pierced Sura Bloodline’s forehead precisely, and at the same time, Samamaeng’s fist struck his lower body.
Bang!
The head shattered cleanly, without the need for a confirmation kill.
“Phew… I was lucky. If that fiery wild boar’s martial arts had been fully unleashed, it would have been a bit difficult…”
“Oh? My thoughts are a bit different. Sura Bloodline’s martial arts are a type that gradually becomes stronger only by swinging his axe continuously. However, since you have become strong enough to completely block each of his attacks, it was impossible for him to unleash his full power from the beginning.”
“Ah.”
Come to think of it, that’s right. Even against a gangster like Sura Bloodline, I was able to exert my full strength without being overwhelmed.
I could easily break his continuous attacks.
After reaching the pinnacle of maturity, I had only practiced sparring and had not experienced any real battles, which caused a slight gap in my perception.
The martial art of the Lingering Spirit was originally a martial art that allowed one to face strong opponents beyond their own level.
The walls of the Hwagyeong and the Ganggi were too high, so even if I used the Lingering Spirit as my main martial art, I couldn’t reach them… but it was a different story within the same pinnacle.
The footwork of the Lingering Spirit had lifted me up to a level that matched my full maturity.
To be honest, even after coming this far, there were times when I was bewildered as to why I was here among the elders and experts.
But now, I knew the answer.
However, now I knew it not with my head, but with my heart.
Just like I realized at the Yongbongji Society, it wasn’t just about surpassing the level of post-maturity or something like that.
I am strong enough to be considered a formidable martial artist.
If the Yongbongji Society were to be held again, I would be strong enough to sit in the guest seat, not as a participant.
“I am strong.”
The moment I uttered the words, a sense of confidence flowed through my entire body, and a strange sense of excitement boiled up.
A very small, but meaningful enlightenment.
I felt a tingling sensation as if something had been caught, and I wanted to test my martial arts right away… but now is not the time for that.
“Phew.”
I calmed down my excited mind with a light breath, and smiled at Samamaeng, who seemed to be worried.
“Don’t worry, it’s okay. By the way, it ended earlier than I thought, so let’s hurry and chase after the master craftsman.”
“Oh, yes! Master Pengga said that if we get hurt, we won’t be able to see our daughter-in-law, but if Master Pengga gets hurt, we won’t be able to see our second wife either.”
Samamaeng nodded with his characteristic soft smile, which contained an indescribable sense of grandeur.
I always feel like Samamaeng is treating me like a child. It’s not that I can’t understand it, since his daughter, Samayeryeong, is the same age as me.
Of course, I don’t dislike it.
We quickly moved forward, dodging the approaching gang of thugs.
Although we encountered one more gang of thugs with extreme strength in the middle, just like at Sura Bloodline, we were able to easily knock them down by combining our forces.
“Hmm? Wait, have you already arrived?”
“Yes. Surprisingly, it was quite manageableChapter 197 – Erotic Battle (6)
This is getting really annoying.
I clicked my tongue lightly and swung my sword at Sura Bloodline again.
Aiming for his head from above, his thighs from below, a diagonal slash targeting his back while turning to the side, and a thrust towards his weakened waist due to his carelessness in looking back.
Clang! Crash! Clang!
The sound of metal clashing, the fragments of flying swords, and the increasing wounds on Sura Bloodline’s body.
Samamaeng seemed to have changed his strategy completely and aimed for Sura Bloodline’s arms and legs every time he managed to block my attacks.
After more than twenty exchanges, Samamaeng’s tactics finally paid off.
His palm sliced through one of Sura Bloodline’s arms, even though he had strengthened his bones with various drugs and magic. If one arm was broken, the force behind his axe would naturally weaken.
Kaboom!
Perhaps due to the reduced impact, instead of the deafening noise that had been heard so far, a painful metallic sound echoed.
And unable to withstand the impact, Sura Bloodline’s arms were pushed back.
I aimed my sword at his exposed upper body and thrust it in with a flurry of blows.
Of all the martial arts I could use, this was the fastest and most sophisticated.
The unshaken tip of my sword pierced Sura Bloodline’s forehead precisely, and at the same time, Samamaeng’s fist struck his lower body.
Bang!
The head shattered cleanly, without the need for a confirmation kill.
“Phew… I was lucky. If that fiery wild boar’s martial arts had been fully unleashed, it would have been a bit difficult…”
“Oh? My thoughts are a bit different. Sura Bloodline’s martial arts are a type that gradually becomes stronger only by swinging his axe continuously. However, since you have become strong enough to completely block each of his attacks, it was impossible for him to unleash his full power from the beginning.”
“Ah.”
Come to think of it, that’s right. Even against a gangster like Sura Bloodline, I was able to exert my full strength without being overwhelmed.
I could easily break his continuous attacks.
After reaching the pinnacle of maturity, I had only practiced sparring and had not experienced any real battles, which caused a slight gap in my perception.
The martial art of the Lingering Spirit was originally a martial art that allowed one to face strong opponents beyond their own level.
The walls of the Hwagyeong and the Ganggi were too high, so even if I used the Lingering Spirit as my main martial art, I couldn’t reach them… but it was a different story within the same pinnacle.
The footwork of the Lingering Spirit had lifted me up to a level that matched my full maturity.
To be honest, even after coming this far, there were times when I was bewildered as to why I was here among the elders and experts.
But now, I knew the answer.
However, now I knew it not with my head, but with my heart.
Just like I realized at the Yongbongji Society, it wasn’t just about surpassing the level of post-maturity or something like that.
I am strong enough to be considered a formidable martial artist.
If the Yongbongji Society were to be held again, I would be strong enough to sit in the guest seat, not as a participant.
“I am strong.”
The moment I uttered the words, a sense of confidence flowed through my entire body, and a strange sense of excitement boiled up.
A very small, but meaningful enlightenment.
I felt a tingling sensation as if something had been caught, and I wanted to test my martial arts right away… but now is not the time for that.
“Phew.”
I calmed down my excited mind with a light breath, and smiled at Samamaeng, who seemed to be worried.
“Don’t worry, it’s okay. By the way, it ended earlier than I thought, so let’s hurry and chase after the master craftsman.”
“Oh, yes! Master Pengga said that if we get hurt, we won’t be able to see our daughter-in-law, but if Master Pengga gets hurt, we won’t be able to see our second wife either.”
Samamaeng nodded with his characteristic soft smile, which contained an indescribable sense of grandeur.
I always feel like Samamaeng is treating me like a child. It’s not that I can’t understand it, since his daughter, Samayeryeong, is the same age as me.
Of course, I don’t dislike it.
We quickly moved forward, dodging the approaching gang of thugs.
Although we encountered one more gang of thugs with extreme strength in the middle, just like at Sura Bloodline, we were able to easily knock them down by combining our forces.
“Hmm? Wait, have you already arrived?”
“Yes. Surprisingly, it was quite manageable
“I am the Mu-rim Prince of the Jeon-dae lineage. My master was Namgung, who became a Kangshi after his death for the sake of the friendly relationship between Mu-rim and the royal family. Now, I am just a thousand-year-old Kangshi.”
“Ah.”
If he was the Mu-rim Prince of the Jeon-dae lineage, he was no different from the best in the world in the previous generation. Of course, he was a master of Hwa-gyeong in his lifetime.
Only then did I understand his clear presence and strangeness.
Ganggi cannot be created simply by gathering one’s inner strength. It was a skill that could only be achieved by refining one’s inner strength to an impossible level through determination.
Therefore, Hwa-gyeong is a state of projecting one’s mind and heart onto the world.
At best, it is limited to one’s own body and weapons… but it is not an ordinary existence that can distort reality.
Naturally, he has a more distinct presence than anyone else, and he simultaneously possesses a strange strangeness that made him a Kangshi.
Between me and Sama-mang, we were overwhelmed without even realizing it. The prayer of Pang-ojin, who stood before us, changed in an instant.
A presence that swelled up to the point of not losing to a thousand-year-old Kangshi. A strong desire that was so intense that it made my skin tingle, even though it was not directed towards me.
Despite its original size, I felt a violent force that could break anything in its solid muscles, making it look even larger.
I and Sama-mang were overwhelmed as if we were seeing a giant in a myth.
“What are you staring at? If you don’t want to be swept away, step back.”
“Oh, yes. That seems like the right thing to do…”
Yes, I have become stronger, but I cannot fight against Hwa-gyeong.
We stepped back, and Pang-ojin, who confirmed that we were dealing with other Kangshis, put his blue Ganggi on his sword in a flashy manner.
“You have owed a lot to the master since you were young. Now it seems like it’s time to repay it. I’ll cut you down as cleanly as possible.”
Pang-ojin, who smiled heroically, took a peculiar posture that seemed to hang his sword on his shoulder.
On the other hand, the thousand-year-old Kangshi took a classical posture that resembled the Samjae sword technique.
At the moment when they were about to take a step forward.
Kwaaaaaah-!!
A storm of black Ganggi rushing in from the front.
Most Kangshis were torn apart just by being swept away, and even the superlative Kangshis were pushed back for a long time, becoming tattered.
Only the thousand-year-old Kangshi managed to withstand it in place.
All the surrounding battles were forced to enter a state of subjugation.
All of this was a phenomenon that occurred only by releasing the compressed Hosin Ganggi that Hong Yeon-hwa had stored.
And the overwhelming pressure of Pang-ojin and the thousand-year-old Kangshi, which pressed down on their entire bodies. Even though I had experienced it once before, I couldn’t take my eyes off it.
The countless flickering lights that made the night somewhat bright suddenly disappeared, and the surroundings turned dark in an instant.
A massive storm that could be seen from anywhere in the world. In the midst of it, a giant demon appeared, as if it could cover the sky.
Twisted horns and a terrifyingly distorted face.
The demon, who hated everything in the world and received all the hatred, looked up at the sky and opened its mouth wide.
—————————!!!
A deafening scream. And a giant fist that slammed down towards the ground.
Kwaaang! Clang! Kwaang!
The collection of demons that Hong Yeon-hwa had ever seen unleashed their fury.
…Did they take care of it?